COVID vaccines
Pfizer wanted to negotiate with Suga, not vaccine czar Kono
Drugmaker's CEO insisted on dealing directly with Japanese leader
Politics
Obituaries
Walter Mondale, former US vice president and Japan ambassador, dies at 93
Liberal icon lost to Ronald Reagan in 1984 election after serving under Carter
Coronavirus
US will boost 'Do Not Travel' advisories to 80% of world
State Department cites 'unprecedented risk to travelers'
Hong Kong protests
US 'laser-focused' on Hong Kong rule of law: Pelosi
House leader says support for democracy is 'bipartisan and bicameral'
Asia Insight
Hong Kong's security law sends chill through arts community
Political pressure undermines city's position as regional culture hub
South China Sea
Duterte would send Philippine navy to South China Sea to claim resources
Leader says he is less interested in fishing rights than in oil and other deposits
International relations
China state media stays quiet on Taiwan as Beijing seeks US dialogue
Climate talks and Communist Party anniversary higher on Xi's priority list
International relations
China committing 'crimes against humanity' in Xinjiang: report
Human Rights Watch and Stanford find grave abuses but no evidence of genocide
Indo-Pacific
EU sets out Indo-Pacific plan, says it's not 'anti-China'
Document issued before a detailed strategy is formed in September
Myanmar Coup
Japan journalist in Yangon questioned over 'fake news': embassy
Freelance reporter detained at home and moved to prison
